Senior Managing Architect

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as Forensic Consultant

Manage staff architect team

Conduct residential/commercial forensic investigations.

Investigate/assess damages due to catastrophes or normal environmental conditions (storm damage, hurricanes, floods, marine environment)

Research technical publications and literature in support of evaluations.

Apply architectural principles and practices in accordance with codes and industry standards

Prepare forensic engineering reports stating cause and origin of damage to clients.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Write proposals.

Write scopes of repair

Communicate project updates and timelines to staff and clients.

Regular travel to KE AD Hawaii office to consult on projects

10%-25% Travel locally and nationally

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

10+ years of architectural experience

1+ years of experience with forensic engineering preferred.

Registered Architect license.

Experience with premises and walking surface investigations, including product defect cases.

Ability to inspect homes, roofs and crawlspaces.

Working knowledge of building structures and the construction process

Experience writing technical reports.

Project management experience

Supervisory experience; managing a team of architects and support staff

Ideal Candidate:

Graduate studies in Architecture

20+ years of architectural experience

Sr. level project management experienceCompany Description

About Kent Engineering Architectural Diagnostics

KE AD Building Consultants is a leading firm specializing in multiple disciplines of architecture, engineering, and project management related to construction. With a strong operational presence in Hawaii and headquarters in Seattle, we pride ourselves on our team of licensed professionals who bring extensive experience and innovative solutions to the table. Our comprehensive services include architecture, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, corrosion engineering, and materials engineering. We focus on building diagnostics and repair, condition assessment, expert witness consulting, and problem-solving for architecture, construction, and building systems. Our mission is to deliver top-tier professional services with a strong emphasis on technical investigation, problem-solving, and root cause analysis.

Since 1982 KE AD has focused its consulting efforts in forensics, but in recent years KE AD expanded its service offerings to include non-legal analysis/assessment and remediation services. Our objective is to provide our clients with an accurate and reliable root cause analysis, as well as effective remediation and maintenance solutions.

KE AD has the internal capability to perform a wide range of tests, simulations, and investigative procedures at our Seattle laboratory and in the field.

Full-time